According to reports, government officials and thought leaders will come together to discuss the current state of cyber security at Hyderabad Annual Cybersecurity Knowledge (HACK) Summit 2023 on April 12.

To be organized by the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner ate and the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC), the summit will discuss strategies for building talent, addressing skill gaps in the field, and protecting our businesses from cyber threats.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, ask questions, and learn from the experiences of participants.

Information technology minister K T Rama Rao, home minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali, former IPS official Sanjay Sahay and badminton star Jwala Gutta will attend the summit.

"Cybercrime, the new endemic, has infiltrated every aspect of our society now more than ever. So, we must unite and commit to being vigilant and informed citizens and businesses," says HCSC chairman and commissioner of police, C V Anand.

Chaitanya Gorrepati, secretary general, HCSC, stated this summit serves as an excellent opportunity for professionals and experts from various fields to come together and address the pressing challenges in cyber security. “We look forward to fruitful discussions and innovative solutions that will drive our collective efforts in safeguarding our digital assets.”

Santosh Kaveti, joint secretary for Cyber Forum, says, “The forum plans to launch monthly business connects, a series of short films to promote awareness in the community, and continue executing ongoing programs such as cyber smart program and cyber squad for schools. These initiatives will further strengthen our commitment to a secure cyber ecosystem.”

HCSC is a not-for-profit society bringing together the Hyderabad City Police commissionerate, various establishments, government agencies, and citizens to promote safety and security in the city.